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Bluesky vs Thursday

Bluesky logo

Bluesky

Dating

Social media as it should be

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Thursday logo

Thursday

Dating

Delete the apps, meet in real life

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bluesky bluesky is a free consumer social app with no published subscription tier, per the 1 Jan 2024 archive capture; Thursday no pricing information is published on the website homepage or pricing page
  • They diverge on capability: Bluesky covers AT Protocol, Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bluesky and Thursday actually diverge.

Attributes where Bluesky and Thursday differ
AttributeBlueskyThursday
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Dating), founded (2021).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bluesky

  • AT Protocol
  • Custom Feeds
  • Decentralized Identity
  • Labeling System
  • Starter Packs
  • Moderation Lists
  • Web support

Only in Thursday

  • Thursday-Only Access
  • In-Person Events
  • Roses
  • Video Profiles
  • Prompts
  • Conversation Starters
  • Instagram

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bluesky

  • Decentralized social networking and content sharingnot Thursday
  • Community discovery among millions of usersnot Thursday
  • News and information consumptionnot Thursday
  • Customized feeds based on interestsnot Thursday
  • Third-party application ecosystem developmentnot Thursday

Thursday

  • Event ticketing and ticket salesnot Bluesky
  • Event management for recurring weekly or regular eventsnot Bluesky

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bluesky

  • Bluesky is a free consumer social app with no published subscription tier, per the 1 Jan 2024 archive capture

Thursday

  • No pricing information is published on the website homepage or pricing page
  • Website only references event ticketing without specific cost details

Pricing, plan by plan

Bluesky

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Posting
    • Custom Feeds
    • Moderation Tools

Thursday

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Thursday Access
    • Matching
    • Events
  • Premium$14.99/month
    • Extra Roses
    • See Who Likes You
    • Priority Access

Which should you pick?

Choose Bluesky if

  • You need at protocol.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want custom feeds.
Bluesky review

Choose Thursday if

  • You need thursday-only access.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want in-person events.
Thursday review

Questions people ask

Is Bluesky or Thursday better?
Neither clearly leads. Bluesky starts at Free and Thursday at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bluesky or Thursday?
Bluesky starts at Free and Thursday at Free.
Does Bluesky or Thursday run on more platforms?
Bluesky runs on Ios, Android, Web. Thursday runs on Web.
Can I use Bluesky for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Bluesky best used for?
Bluesky is most often used for decentralized social networking and content sharing, community discovery among millions of users, news and information consumption, customized feeds based on interests. Of those, decentralized social networking and content sharing and community discovery among millions of users are not what Thursday is typically brought in for.
What can Bluesky do that Thursday cannot?
Bluesky covers AT Protocol, Custom Feeds, Decentralized Identity, Labeling System. Thursday covers Thursday-Only Access, In-Person Events, Roses, Video Profiles. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bluesky: How much does Bluesky cost?

Bluesky is free. No pricing details are provided because the platform offers free access through browser login or mobile apps (iOS and Android).

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Thursday: How much do Thursday event tickets cost?

Thursday.com does not publish pricing information on its website. The site only references that tickets are available for events but does not specify costs.

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Bluesky: Can users keep their content and followers if they switch platforms?

Yes, Bluesky's AT Protocol enables data portability. Users can switch to other AT Protocol platforms and keep their audience, content, and followers intact, unlike traditional social networks.

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Thursday: Is there pricing information available for Thursday services?

No pricing details are available on the Thursday website. Contact the event organizer or platform directly to inquire about specific event costs and ticket pricing.

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